The hippogriff is a fascinating animal whom's body resembles a horse with a beak and feathers. The hippogriff is a very proud creature, do not ever approach a hippogriff without careful knowledge on how to do it. always bow before touching or going near a hippogriff. if they bow back you are aloud to touch it, if they dont, well lets just say it wont be an easy recovery. the Hippogriff loves ferrets, bats, and other small creatures.